By CHUCKIE MAGGIO “Pack line” is the defensive term du jour as the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team meets the University of Virginia in Charlottesville for the NIT quarterfinal round on Tuesday. Virginia head coach Tony Bennett’s father Dick, who led Wisconsin to the 2000 Final Four, invented the pack line system as a method of closing driving lanes and forcing … [Read more...] about Pack line meets pack line as St. Bonaventure makes next stop on NIT road trip
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Musselman and Arkansas turned in a hall-of-fame worthy defensive effort
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Arkansas head coach Eric Mussleman wondered if a college team could execute a game plan he once used in the NBA. Facing New Mexico State in Saturday's second round game, the third-year head coach put together a defensive scheme worthy of a hall-of-famer. And his Razorbacks held their opponent to a season-low output and clinched a second … [Read more...] about Musselman and Arkansas turned in a hall-of-fame worthy defensive effort
USBWA names 2021-22 Women’s All-America Team
INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – Seven repeat selections including four from the first team and three three-time members headline the 2021-22 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Women's All-America Team. There are 13 different schools represented on the 15-woman team with top-ranked and No. 1 overall NCAA Tournament seed South Carolina and Stanford each boasting two selections. Six … [Read more...] about USBWA names 2021-22 Women’s All-America Team
Bringing the boom: Bonnies top Sooners, advance to NIT quarterfinal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are a win away from playing in Madison Square Garden. Bonaventure traveled over a thousand miles for the second straight National Invitation Tournament round and won another true road game over a power-conference opponent, defeating Oklahoma 70-68 at Lloyd Noble Center on Sunday. Bona withstood a 26-point performance from Sooners … [Read more...] about Bringing the boom: Bonnies top Sooners, advance to NIT quarterfinal
MLB announces experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season
Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a variety of experimental playing rules that have been approved by the Competition Committee and the Playing Rules Committee for use during the 2022 Minor League season. Consistent with the preferences of fans, these rules are designed to improve the pace of play, create more action on the field, and reduce player injuries. Many … [Read more...] about MLB announces experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season